1992-1999Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and
common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's and Buick Lesabres
Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.

I am going to ask another "dumb" question: Why would one want to replace the stock rubber bushes? What do the 'upgraded' bushes do for you? What penalty do you pay (such as ride quality)?

Thanks again - oh, yes, I have to add my "I cannot believe how helpful the people are on this forum" comment - because it is true! It seems like I learn something helpful virtually every day.

There'* lots of things they help, But basically they keep you in the seat and tires on the ground flatter. Of course a tire that'* flat to the ground has better grip than one that'* leaned funny because you're doing an emergency lane change. The only difference you will notice is a tighter feeling car when you turn sharply. The only downside is that they are supposed to be lubricated every two years, But don't worry, I'm working on a set that never needs lubricated and should out last even the Energy Suspension ones.